In this powerful episode of Diary of a Breastie, Luchi sits down with Malibu Dana — philanthropist, patient advocate, and founder of The Butterfly Strong Foundation.

Diagnosed with breast cancer at just 35 years old, Dana describes entering an “unspeakably dark place.” But today, 15 years cancer free, she has transformed her pain into purpose, creating tangible compassion through WeCare packages and launching a foundation dedicated to advocacy, awareness, and action.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What it feels like to be diagnosed young

• The emotional and spiritual healing journey

• What it truly means to be “Butterfly Strong”

• How small ripples can create tidal waves of change

• The mission behind The Butterfly Strong Foundation

• Why early detection and vigilance matter

• What “Be Fearless” really means

Dana reminds us that the comeback can be stronger than the setback and that every survivor has the power to start a hurricane of hope.

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Life after cancer can bring both relief and heartbreak.

In episode 3 of Diary of a Breastie, Rose Johnson shares her journey of survivorship, faith, and grief.

After celebrating being cancer-free, she faced a heartbreaking loss — her mom passed away just hours later.

Rose opens up about the emotional highs and lows, confidence struggles after treatment, and the resilience it takes to move forward.

Rose’s story reminds us that surviving cancer is only part of the journey, what we carry forward, and how we continue to live, matters just as much.

Real stories. Honest conversations. Hope in the middle of uncertainty.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and remember: you are not alone in this. 🤍

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Life after breast cancer looks different for everyone.

In Part 2 of Diary of a Breastie, Angie Fowler shares what survivorship has meant for her, how life continued, how healing evolved, and how she eventually built the family she once thought might not be possible.

This episode dives into:

. Life after treatment and long-term survivorship

. Grief, hope, and redefining family

. Navigating motherhood after breast cancer

. Finding purpose beyond diagnosis

Angie’s story reminds us that survivorship isn’t just about what you survive — it’s about what you create after.

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In this powerful episode of Diary of a Breastie, we sit down with Angie Fowler as she shares her deeply moving breast cancer journey—one marked by faith, resilience, and hope.

Diagnosed with late Stage II Invasive Ductal Carcinoma caused by a BRCA2 mutation, Angie walks us through discovering her lumps, navigating a diagnosis without health insurance, preserving her fertility before chemotherapy, and enduring years of aggressive treatment—all while continuing to work and trusting God through every step.

Now in survivorship, Angie reflects on the blessings that followed her battle, including marriage, motherhood, and a renewed perspective on life. This episode is a powerful reminder that cancer does not discriminate and that early detection, advocacy, and faith can change everything.

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In Episode 1, I sit down with Missy Pollard—a breast cancer survivor who faced Stage 2A in 2011, Stage 4 recurrence in 2019, and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2022.

After 6 rounds of chemotherapy that doctors said would only treat the lymphoma, scans revealed a miracle: EVERYTHING was gone. The lymphoma. The breast cancer. All of it.

Missy's story is a powerful reminder that even in the hardest chapters, God is still moving.

This episode is sponsored by Portt — modern, port-accessible clothing designed for you, by women who understand. Visit weareportt.com.

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